Madagascar Postage Due, Black Surcharge on French Colonies
Madagascar · 1889 · 25c on 1fr
This is the first postage due stamp issued for Madagascar under French administration. It features a black surcharge reading 'MADAGASCAR / 25' on a French Colonies postage due stamp (Scott #J25). The base stamp is bronze-green and depicts a large numeral '1' for its original 1 franc denomination.
Issued during the early period of French influence before Madagascar was formally declared a colony in 1897, this surcharge reflects the administrative needs of the colonial postal service.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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